About The Course
The successful completion of the Cirrus module will enable learners to operate in a project environment with confidence, aligning their practices with organisational processes and contributing to the overall success of contract management initiatives.
Furthermore, the outcomes achieved in this guide will serve as a solid foundation for learners to progress to the advanced concepts covered in the Nimbus and Stratus modules.
The purpose of the Cirrus module is to establish a strong foundation in post-award contract management (PACM) by providing a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles, and processes involved. This module serves as the starting point for learners, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the life cycle of post-award contract management.
By achieving the specific outcomes outlined in the Cirrus module, learners will gain the ability to explain the key elements of project and contract management, initiate and complete contract management procedures, identify stakeholders and their roles, communicate effectively, manage contract workers, and prepare for PACM risks and issues.
Learning Outcomes
- Have an understanding of the key concepts and principles of post-award contract implementation.
- Gain insights into the various stages of the contract lifecycle and the critical activities within each phase.
- Learn effective tactics for contract administration, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution.
- Discover best practices in contract performance evaluation and contract closeout procedures.
- Obtain elementary skills in negotiation, communication and stakeholder management in a contract implementation environment.
- Learn the post-award contract life cycle and follow contract management Standards, Procedures and Guidelines (SPG).
- Operate in a post-award project environment by understanding the terminology, interpreting and explaining fundamental implementation and post-award contract management concepts.